We are “GO” for launch!

That may be the most intimidating title I’ve ever written.  Doesn’t seem so scary to you?  Well, maybe not for you, but for me this represents probably the largest step of faith I’ve taken in about 15 years. It all began in April, shortly after my 40th birthday party.  I awoke the next morning, after… Continue reading We are “GO” for launch!

Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition

Wait, something about that title just doesn’t sound right… Tomorrow is Matt’s birthday.  And this year we have reason to celebrate another year of LIFE!  Considering all that he has endured – and survived – over the past year, he deserves to celebrate and be celebrated.  As I look forward to his 45th birthday tomorrow,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition

Life Lessons

Last week, it came to my attention that President Obama was planning on delivering a speech to the nations’ schoolchildren regarding the importance of education.  While there has been plenty of public opinion posted on both sides of this issue,  I wanted to share a response I gave to an email thread regarding the Presidents’… Continue reading Life Lessons

One Red Balloon

I love our pastor. No, silly, not like that. I love the passion he has for scripture.  I love the way he makes Bible stories come alive.  I love being under the umbrella of his teaching.  And I love the way he makes application – yes, I said it, application – such a relevant and… Continue reading One Red Balloon

Threads of Gratitude: Business Casual Edition

I know, I know.  It’s been awhile.  The blog has been silent – especially on Thursdays – for a long time.  I’ve had plenty of things to be grateful for over the past three months.  I’ve just lacked the motivation, the time, the mental capacity to put it all together, I guess. But something happened… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Business Casual Edition

Hero Worship

Today, the world honored Michael Jackson.  And I, too, mourned. Not because I’m a fan.  I’m not.  Don’t get me wrong, I listened to his music.  I respect his talent and was in awe of his skill as an entertainer. Not necessarily because his children have lost their father.  Again, don’t get me wrong, I… Continue reading Hero Worship

Threads of Gratitude: Coat of Many Colors Edition

This week, I have been involved in a music camp of a different sort.  The participants are a little older than last week’s, and the content is certainly more challenging in many ways. It’s the annual elementary-age music camp, and this year they’re doing Joseph: A STOMP Musical.  And as I’ve gone through this week,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Coat of Many Colors Edition

Threads of Gratitude: Rocks in my Pocket Edition

Well, this week has been one “Rockin’” week, that’s for sure!  And there’s been so much to be grateful for that I almost don’t know where to start. So I’m going to do something a little different.  I’m going to focus my threads of gratitude this week on our Bible verse that we’ve been teaching… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Rocks in my Pocket Edition